We are still beaming from the all of the joy and creative risk-taking we saw this week. 

We jumped into the week by welcoming our 4-Week B Classic and Week 5 Recreational Camp friends. Students flowed off the buses and out of their cars, grabbed a campus map at the Welcome Table, waved "hello" to old and new friends, and thus began or continued their journey at Usdan for the summer.

Mid-week, our hearts bloomed when our Sunflower Scholars, whom we welcome this summer from Ukraine, received a special visit from UJA-Federation of New York CEO Eric Goldstein. The visit and their stories were featured in two thoughtful news pieces this week.

At Festival and in the studios, our students were reminded why we are honoring water as our first ever Summer 2022 theme:

Clean water is integral to human life. The human body is about 60% water. When we take care of the water, we are taking care of ourselves. 

Water demonstrates the interconnectedness of our world. As water runs from land to the ocean to the air and back again, it flows through our entire world and our whole existence. It is essential and we must take care of it.

As we reflect on water this weekend and throughout the summer, we hope you will watch the video below including bits and pieces from "Bodies of Water", the World Premiere music and dance piece at the pools that was part of last week's Community Day & Fundraiser. 

See U next week!

WEEK 5 IN MEDIA

CAMP SHOTS

Usdan's photographer travels around the campus daily capturing photos of our students and the joys of camp. In addition to photos shared in our Newsletter and on Instagram, you can view photos in Flickr.

Calendar Highlights: Week 6

Here is what's coming up next week!

Monday, August 1

First Day: Week 6 Recreational Camp!

Festival: Voices of Broadway | 12:10pm & 12:35pm 

Parents and caregivers visiting campus are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch after the show. RSVP for lunch by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Tuesday, August 2

Festival: The Chameleons | 12:10pm & 12:35pm

Parents and caregivers visiting campus are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch after the show. RSVP for lunch by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Wednesday, August 3

Festival: Faculty/Staff | 12:10pm & 12:35pm

Parents and caregivers visiting campus are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch after the show. RSVP for lunch by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Thursday, August 4

Red Object Exchange | All Day (Students Only)

Please send your child with a red object!
An annual tradition to unite the Usdan community. We welcome students to bring a red object from home to leave somewhere on campus, and take a red object that someone else has left at any time during the day.

5 Year Lunch | 12:10pm

Students attending this summer who have been at Usdan for 5+ years are invited to attend a celebratory lunch. Parents of children who have been at Usdan for 5+ years should have received an email this week.

Festival: Faculty/Staff | 12:10pm & 12:35pm

Parents and caregivers visiting campus are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch after the show. RSVP for lunch by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Friday, August 5

Spirit Day: Pajama Day!

Last Day: Week 6 Recreational Camp

Festival: American Patchwork Quartet | 12:10pm & 12:35pm

Parents and caregivers visiting campus are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch after the show. RSVP for lunch by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Upcoming & Noteworthy

RISE of the Jack O'Lanterns

Long Island's #1 fall event is coming to Usdan this October!

We are thrilled to be able to offer Usdan community members an exclusive chance to purchase pre-sale tickets through Sunday, August 7.

Purchase your tickets via the button below before Sunday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure you don't miss out!

Use promo code: GCUSDN22